LMSW

Amy Adams, LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

Amy is a LMSW therapist in Michigan.

6+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Approaches include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing

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About Amy

Amy Adams is a licensed Michigan therapist with six years of professional clinical experience and two decades of work supporting Community Mental Health programs in the Grand Rapids and Lansing areas. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and combines that practical background with evidence based approaches to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, motivation, and challenges with self esteem and confidence.

Amy draws on treatments that have research support, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients and therapist work together to set goals and find strategies that fit each person’s life. Amy also brings experience addressing issues such as caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, social anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and life purpose questions.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can take courage, Amy aims to make the first step feel manageable and affirming. She partners with clients to tailor treatment to their needs, helping them build skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward the changes they want to make.

Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a therapy approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions by using guided attention and structured processing techniques. It can be helpful for those working through post-traumatic stress, abuse, or overwhelming memories. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style of conversation that helps people explore their own reasons for change and build internal motivation; it is often useful for addressing ambivalence around behavior change, improving motivation, and supporting sustained progress.

Finding the most effective approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amy, as an LMSW, works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and needs and to select or adapt techniques that fit each person's situation. The aim is to try methods that feel right and adjust them over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, and additional options like live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to stay connected between sessions. These formats can increase access to therapy, support consistent engagement, and allow clients to receive care in ways that fit their daily routines and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Amy Adams have?

Amy Adams has six years of professional experience working as a therapist, in addition to about twenty years of work with Community Mental Health in the Grand Rapids and Lansing areas.

Is Amy Adams a licensed therapist?

Yes. Amy Adams holds the LMSW credential. Her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801078937.

In which languages does Amy Adams provide therapy?

Amy Adams provides therapy in English.

Where is Amy Adams located?

Amy Adams is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Amy Adams as my therapist?

Clients can work with Amy Adams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amy Adams work with international clients?

Amy Adams does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amy Adams cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.